Online ESL Teacher - Young Learners

We're hiring American expats who are enthusiastic, certified English teachers to deliver live online lessons to young learners. If you're energetic, love working with kids, and want a flexible contracting schedule that works around your life — read on.

What You'll Be Teaching

You'll deliver engaging group English lessons to young learners via Zoom and WebEx, following a structured curriculum. Your job is to make learning fun, memorable, and effective.

Your Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Beijing Time)
• Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Beijing Time)
• Commitment: 12 – 20 hours per week

What Is In It For You?

1. Earn $15 USD Per Hour - Competitive hourly rate paid in USD, giving you earning power and currency stability across Latin America.
2. 100% Remote Online Teaching Job - This is a genuine remote job in online teaching — work from your home anywhere with a stable internet connection.
3. Free Professional Development via Inspire Academy - Access courses covering online ESL pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning, and inclusive education — all at your own pace, all at no cost to you. Master the art of online teaching through The Inspire Academy, our e-learning platform packed with fresh, trending courses to enhance your online teaching skills. From foundational techniques to advanced mastery, courses offer learnings for educators at all levels, including a fully accredited 120-hour TEFL certification. Subscribe today for access to all certified and non-certified courses plus weekly new course releases. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of online education.
4. Structured Onboarding & Dedicated Support - Our onboarding process and support team walk you through everything you need to teach confidently and effectively from day one.
5. Community Through Our Evolve Program - Connect with a global educator community through wellness initiatives, virtual events, and peer networking — all from home.

• English first-language speakers (preferably from the USA)
• Valid 120-hour TESOL, TEFL certification or equivalent (required — no exceptions)
• Minimum 2 years of online English teaching experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching groups of students
• Energetic and fun teaching style — you genuinely enjoy working with children
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

• Computer: Intel® Core™ i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
• Internet: High-speed connection (minimum 20 Mbps upload and download) — fibre/cabled connection; connected via LAN cable
• Backup Power: UPS with sufficient battery life for uninterrupted sessions (if you live in an area with any power interruptions)
• Audio/Video: Noise-cancelling headset and HD webcam
• Workspace: Quiet, private, well-lit dedicated teaching space

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The Really Great Teacher Company is hiring first-language English speakers from North America to teach young learners online. This is a fully remote, part-time independent contractor role paying $15 USD per hour, with 12–20 hours available per week. Teachers deliver group English lessons via Zoom and WebEx on a structured schedule — weekday evenings and weekends in Beijing Time. Applicants must hold a valid 120-hour TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certificate and have a minimum of two years of online and group teaching experience. The role includes free access to The Inspire Academy for professional development, community support through the Evolve Program, and dedicated onboarding — making it one of the most well-supported remote ESL teaching jobs available online.